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DIY Cake Stands

March 4, 2011 Leave a Comment

An easy, last-minute cake stand DIY.

How to: Seating Arrangement Ribbon Display

February 28, 2011 2 Comments

How I DIY’d my escort card display.

How to: Brand Your Wedding

February 25, 2011 Leave a Comment

How to create a custom emblem to tie your whole wedding celebration together.

A Hard Knit Life

February 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

On reaching a new level of knitting skills, finishing my first pair of socks, and learning to knit left-handed.

Inspiration Thursday: Mad Men Luminaries

February 17, 2011 Leave a Comment

The inspiration behind my wedding luminaries.

No-dairy Thin Mint Cookies

February 16, 2011 Leave a Comment

These cookies are friggin tasty.

How to: Ribbon Wands

February 14, 2011 4 Comments

Easy to make ribbon wands as a DIY wedding alternative for rice or bubbles.

How to: Statistics Cross Stitch Inspired by Amy Sedaris

February 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

A cross stitch DIY for my statistician husband, inspired by Amy Sedaris’s book.

How-to: Wedding Fascinator | HandsOccupied.com

How-to: Wedding Fascinator

February 4, 2011 Leave a Comment

This fascinator cost me just $15 to make. Most of that was the antique brooch.

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Heidi Gustad from Hands Occupied / Craft Book Author and Knitting, Crochet, Latch Hook and Macrame Designer

Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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Craft book author & pattern designer ❤️💛💙
knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé
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Working on a sample for some upcoming videos. It’s an overcast day with intermittent sunshine & I have a scruffy little sidecar. 🐶 Can’t complain! 
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What’s on your needles this week? 
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Yarn: @debbieblissknits Cashmerino Aran 
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#handsoccupied #knitting #knittinglife
Peg boards and craft room organization go together Peg boards and craft room organization go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, as you can see, do latch hook tools and screwdriver organizers! 🪛 
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I think this trick translates to any tool with a thick handle, so leather working tools, punch needles, print making tools, etc. should work! What other tools am I, a needlecrafter, blanking on right now? 
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#craftorganization #handsoccupied #latchhook #latchhooking
Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies, so getting a few hung in my new studio has been a priority. Here’s my first attempt. 🔨 
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Details: This pegboard panel is for organizing my knitting needles, latch hook tools, sewing thread, etc. It doesn’t need to hold much weight, so I didn’t anchor this into a stud - just used basic drywall anchors. I’ve also got a set of two 2’x4’ panels for another spot in my studio, and those will need a stud/more than 3 drywall anchors. Wish me luck! 
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[description: video features a woman hanging a panel of pegboard using a square dowel and drill]
It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year It’s time for the annual Hands Occupied new year update, and for the first time in years, I feel like I have some clarity about what I’m doing next. ❤️ Head to the blog to read all about it, the 1ink is where you’d think. 
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#handsoccupied #knitting #creativeburnout
June’s face is giving, “What fresh heck is thi June’s face is giving, “What fresh heck is this?” 😆
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June’s big ears can get cold in winter, so I’m improvising a doggie ear warmer/hood for her. What are the odds she tries to shred it immediately when it’s done? 
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#knitting #knittingfordogs #handsoccupied #schneagle #wipwednesday #wip
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